How Do You Deal With Acid Reflux In Infants?
Any adult who has adult reflux will be able to tell you how unpleasant and painful a condition it can be. It follows then that acid reflux in infants can also be a serious problem. If you have any young infants you may be interested in finding out more about the problem. Acid reflux can occur due to the muscle at the base of the esophagus being weaker than normal. This muscle is designed to only allow food to flow in one direction – to the stomach. However, if the muscle is a little weak it can allow acidic gastric juices to flow back from the stomach through to the stomach. The main symptom of this is heartburn, the painful burning sensation that rises up through the stomach through the chest and to the tender tissues of the esophagus. There are some other symptoms such as regurgitation, belching and feeling bloated and nauseous after eating. When it comes to infants, acid reflux is typically quite a common problem usually affecting children in their first three months of their life.
